Jonathan Huffman

Height:
7-0
Weight:
230
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Montgomery, Ala.
High School:
Central Park Christian

Freshman Year:

Scored a season-high eight points against Fairleigh Dickinson in just three minutes on the court.
Scored his first collegiate basket against Prairie View.
Possesses a soft shooting touch with good range and is looked upon as a player with terrific potential when he gains strength and experience.
Had two points and three rebounds in extensive action in the Cards' Nov. 20 exhibition game against Southern Indiana.
High School:
Averaged 17 points, 10.2 rebounds as a senior at Central Park Christian High School.
A broken foot kept Huffman sidelined for much of his junior year at Central Park Christian, but his size and outside shooting prowess did not go unnoticed by the U of L coaching staff.
Pitino called Huffman intriguing, noting the big man has "a Taquan Dean jump shot."
Rated 38th among power forwards by RivalsHoops, Huffman is listed among the top 300 seniors nationally by The Hoop Scoop. He was ranked 12th nationally among center prospects by Scout.com.
Had 12 points and four rebounds in the 2005 adidas Derby Classic all-star game in Freedom Hall.
Also considered UAB, Florida State, Alabama, Auburn, Mississippi State and Minnesota.
Personal:
Born May 27, 1986 ... Son of Deborah Lewis ... has one brother (Torrence) and one sister (Jakayla) ... Major is sports administration.
Personal goal at U of L is to graduate and play at the next level.
What impresses him the most about Coach Pitino is that he is a great teacher and father figure.
Likes to "just chill and rest" in his spare time.
Chose to attend U of L because of the Cardinals' basketball program.
Best basketball advice given to him was "you're going to make it."
Most proud of his mom for "taking care of me and helping me get here."
Feels Will Smith would be the best actor to play him in a movie.
His mother has had the greatest influence on his athletic career.
When he played basketball as a kid, he pretended he was Michael Jordan.
Favorites:
Basketball Player: Kevin Garnett
NBA Team: Houston Rockets
Athlete, Other than a basketball player: Martez Walker
TV Shows: Martin, Jamie Foxx, Flava Flav.
Musical Group/Singer: 3 6 Mafia
Actor: Jamie Foxx
Comedian: Rickey Smiley
Food: pizza
Best Athlete Ever Faced: Kevin Garnett